I've always wanted to expand my networking skills and understanding. Any suggestions on how to get involved in something like this?
1. Join the NYC Mesh Slack (slack.nycmesh.net) even if you're not in NYC, just to see how it's run.
2. Read Brian Hall's post, "How to start a community network": https://www.nycmesh.net/blog/how/
3. Read Graham Castleton's "Start Your Own WISP" guide: https://startyourownisp.com/
4. Look around and find folks in your area with a similar interest. If you're in or near a city of any size, I bet there's somebody who's already started or is trying to start something.
Honestly, this doesn't sound like a bad idea in my area. I can likely put the tower right on my own land and immediately cover a decently sized neighborhood.